Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 LCD Display Assembly Removal and Installation

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Display Assembly on your Dell Inspiron 1525 / 1526 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 1525 / 1526 LCD Display Assembly.

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Step 4

Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm hinge screws holding the LCD display assembly to the base of the laptop.

Step 5

Power Button Cover

Remove two 2mm x 3mm screws that hold the 1525/1526 center control power button cover to the base of the computer.

Step 6

Turn the computer over (as if you were typing on it), and fully open the display (approximately 180 degrees, or as far as possible).

Lift and unsnap the 1525/1526 center control power button cover using a small flat head screw driver or a plastic scribe from the backside of the computer, from right to left. (Be very careful removing it because the plastic can be fragile. (Use caution lifting the power button cover off of the laptop, a cable is attached beneath it that can break easily.)

Step 7

Disconnect the media control cable under the power button cover and lift off the power button cover.

Step 8

Keyboard Removal

Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mmscrews above the keyboard and gently lift up the keyboard to reveal the ribbon cable. Be careful lifting the keyboard because it is very easy to cause damage to the ribbon cable or the motherboard connector. (If the motherboard connector breaks, it is very hard to find replacements for them without replacing the entire motherboard.)